MEANING OF THE COLOR RED
Element:
Earth
Symbol:
Square
1st Chakra: Base - Root (Muladhara) Base of the Spine
Grounding and Survival
Energy - Passion - Vitality - Determination - Courage - Confidence - Action - Speed - Sex Drive
Keywords
Assertive, daring, determined, energetic, energy, passion, action, devotion, power, courage, protection, enthusiasm, spontaneity, impulsiveness, heat, fire, blood, love, warmth, excitement and aggression.
Properties
The 1st Chakra is known as the Root or Base Chakra which exhibits the qualities of physical energy and vitality.
Some signs that the Base Chakra is out of balance are:
- Restlessness
- Lack of energy
- Loss of interest in the real world or practical survival
- Volatile emotions
- Obsession with one thing
- Selfishness
When this Chakra is BLOCKED we experience jealousy, resentments, anxiety, fear, anger and frustration
Red is the color of physical energy, passion, and desire. It symbolizes action, confidence and courage. The color red brings passion and strength to your relationships, your life and your work.
Red is powerfully linked to our most primitive physical, financial, and emotional needs of survival and self preservation.
Too much RED and we tend to lose our temper quickly, become agitated, angry, overbearing, demanding, un-nerving, Oppressive or even violent.
The compliment of Red is Green, so if you need to tone down you raging passions, or have trouble getting a hold of your emotions, add green to your surroundings.
Too little RED and we become lethargic, cautious, whiny and manipulative. If your tired or feel exhausted, introduce more RED into your world.
Add RED color gemstones when you want to:
- increase enthusiasm and interest
- boost energy
- confidence to go after your dreams
- protection from fears and anxieties
Wear RED gemstones when you have a job that must get done, when you need a lot of energy, when you need or want to feel confident and in control on a job interview, and when you want to feel alive, vibrant, sexy and desirable.
Spiritual
Stability, security, grounding, courage, physical and emotional survival, energizing, mobilizing, warming
Essential Oils & Flowers: Musk, Vetiver, Basil, Patchouli, Oak Moss, and all root oils.
Physically
Adrenal glands, kidneys, spinal column, back, hips, legs and feet
RED Stones:
Ruby, Carnelian, Cuprite, Garnet, Red Jade, Moonstone, Red Jasper, Calcite, Sardonyx
1st Chakra Stones ROOT:
agate ? any type, almandine, amber, ametrine, andalusite, beryl, bixbite, bloodstone, red calcite, carnelian, red coral, diamond, fire agate - garnet, hematite, iolite, brown jasper, red jasper, ruby, obsidian, onyx, smokey
quartz, black sapphire, red tiger eye, black tourmaline, zircon |
